We are looking for somebody who can multitask and work in a highly pressured environment and remain calm in an emergency, with good communication skills.
CEPOD Theatre is our emergency theatre which covers all specialities.
You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.
You need to be a team player and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the Operations at Main Theatres.
This is a rewarding role.
Come join our dynamic team where your skills will make a difference!
Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering, and evaluating a high standard of nursing care.
Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards.
Initiating and developing evidence-based practice ensuring all staff are aware of current issues and changes.
Ensuring the administration and documentation of drugs is in accordance with Trust policy.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs are adhered to.
Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed.
Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice.
Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control.
Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation and dispatched to the appropriate department.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025